Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 579 No Comparison, No Harm

Zheng Wan was envious as she watched the children playing and the adults chatting together, and she looked forward to the birth of her own child even more.

However, seeing Li Wanqing bow to Li Chu and Dugu Jingyao, she snapped out of her daze and followed suit. Li Chu, looking very weak, said, "Both of you are pregnant, so there's no need for such formalities. Please have a seat."

After he finished speaking, the sword attendants and sword masters who were serving in the hall brought embroidered stools for the two of them. The two thanked them and sat down.

Li Wanqing wanted to speak, but Zheng Wan spoke first: "Your Highness, you have finally woken up. You have no idea how worried everyone was while you were unconscious. Take the Princess Consort for example. She would come to Chenxiang Pavilion to keep you company almost every morning after seeing the Prince and the Princess. Sometimes she would even stay overnight at Chenxiang Pavilion."

Li Chu found it somewhat amusing; why did this girl seem to be trying to take credit for A Yao? However, he didn't laugh out loud, but instead asked, "I know that the Princess is worried about me, but aren't you worried about me too?"

Zheng Wan said, "Worried! How could I not be worried? But I know my abilities are limited, unlike the Princess and my two elder sisters. I can only stay in my own courtyard, take good care of myself and my child, and not cause trouble for the Princess. That would be a blessing." As she spoke, she made a gesture of putting her hands together in prayer.

Everyone laughed upon hearing this. Dugu Jingyao said, "How can you say that about yourself? You're just as good, aren't you? You've fattened yourself up nicely, haven't you?" Zheng Wan smiled shyly.

For some reason, several children who were playing nearby suddenly headed towards the adults.

Li Ying has had a strong athletic talent since she was little; she can already walk at only one year and two months old. She's in the lead, Li Shi walks slowly, and Li Yun crawls behind.

As Li Ying walked, she kept looking back, swaying her head as if showing off how fast she was to Li Shi and Li Yun. Then, turning back again, she accidentally bumped into Zheng Liwanqing's embroidered stool.

Li Wanqing swayed, her face paling with fright. Fortunately, Shi Jian, who was nearby, reacted quickly and caught her.

Li Ying was stunned, her eyes reddening, and she was about to cry. Dugu Jingyao, supporting her belly, stood up, pulled Li Ying to her side, and gently comforted her, "It's alright, it's alright, it's not your fault, Lady Li didn't fall." Li Chu also comforted the child.

Li Wanqing composed herself and smiled at Li Ying, saying, "Princess, it's alright, you didn't mean it." Li Ying sobbed and mumbled something, as if she were apologizing to Li Wanqing.

Li Wanqing was initially a little angry, but then she thought, what does such a young child know? So she said softly, "Good girl, it's alright, you can continue playing." Li Ying then stopped crying and smiled, and sent Shijian back to find Li Shi and Li Yun.

Looking at this scene, Li Chu sighed, "Children are so innocent and adorable. Once your babies are born, our palace will be bustling with activity again."

Zheng Wan gently stroked her belly, her eyes full of tenderness, and said, "Yes, I only hope that Sister Li and my child will be born safely." No one said anything, but they smiled at each other, and the little incident passed by.

However, they did not stay for long, as Li Chu was "recovering from a serious illness" and needed to rest more.

The news of Li Chu's awakening spread throughout the Chu Prince's residence in the morning, and by the afternoon, the news had spread throughout Chang'an City that Li Chu had awakened.

Naturally, the Zhao Prince's Mansion also learned of this news. Gu Shiyi was preparing to enter the palace to continue her mourning for Empress Shude when someone rushed to Yuhe Hall.

Gu Shiyi said with a look of disgust, "What kind of behavior is this, all flustered and in such a hurry?"

The maidservant hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Highness, when I went out to buy things today, I heard that His Highness the Prince of Chu has woken up."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shiyi was taken aback at first, and then asked, "Are you telling the truth?"

The maidservant quickly replied, "Your Highness, it's all over the streets, it can't be wrong."

Gu Shiyi said, "I understand. You may leave now."

After the maid left, Gu Shiyi sat there in a daze, thinking to herself, "Why did Li Chu wake up? If Li Chu is awake, won't the Li family's hard work to get to where it is now just a stepping stone for Li Chu?"

Seeing that Gu Shiyi didn't move, Xiuer asked, "Your Highness, what's wrong?"

Gu Shiyi came to her senses and said, "It's alright, let's go, let's go into the palace."

About 45 minutes later, Gu Shiyi arrived at Lingxiao Palace. She first offered incense to Empress Shude, and then whispered something to Li Xi. Li Xi then said, "Come with me to the side hall."

The two then left the main hall and went to the side hall.

As soon as he entered, Li Xi asked, "Is what you said true? Li Chu is really awake?"

Gu Shiyi nodded and said, "It's absolutely true. Although I didn't go to the Chu Prince's mansion in person, I heard people talking about Li Chu's awakening when I passed through the market. It doesn't seem fake."

Upon hearing this, Li Xi clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white.

He was filled with unbearable hatred. He had endured so much to get to where he was now, only to have his mother and sister die, and now Li Chu had awakened. Everything he had done might be back to square one. If he didn't act soon, he feared he would forever be barred from that position. Had he done all this just to benefit Li Chu? The contrast was truly stark!

Seeing that Li Xi's eyes were red and his veins were bulging, Gu Shiyi was a little scared and asked, "Your Highness, are you alright?"

Although Li Xi felt resentment, he quickly regained his composure and said, "I am fine. After I escort the Empress Dowager to the imperial mausoleum, I will take care of what needs to be taken care of!"